On Top of the Pops: Like “Dream On,” “I Feel Loved” succeeds as a melding of the classic Depeche Mode sound with 2001-era techno. I think the fact that Depeche Mode’s sound always ways – and continues to be – … Continue reading
Live in Prague, 2001: Depeche Mode has a well deserved reputation for being a terrific live act and the version of “When The Body Speaks” linked above is far superior to the album version of the song (30 second preview. … Continue reading
Official Video (much of which was used by the person who created the “Route 66″ video): Depeche Mode’s 2001 release was Exciter, an album that was somewhat influenced by minimalist techno. In fact, to me, it sounds like it was … Continue reading
Fan Video (I think): The iconic 80′s band Depeche Mode will be dominating the next week or two of my entries here at Teatro Triste del Clown. While I’ve never considered myself a big fan, I’m surprised to discover how … Continue reading
Fair Use Video: “Greenday Massacre” is brutal. It takes the music from “Lyin’ Eyes” by The Eagles and sets the words from Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends” to it. Ouch. And it works. Double ouch. The comment … Continue reading
Fan vid: For reasons unknown to me, in 1998, A&M decided to release an album of bands covering Depeche Mode songs, which they titled For the Masses, a reference to the Depeche Mode album, Music For the Masses. I’ve long … Continue reading